Northwest State Community College

22600 State Route 34, Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 - View a map of this school Map

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Northwest State Community College's mission is to serve, by creating opportunities which maximize the potential of individuals, communities, and organizations through transformational learning....

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  • Northwest State Community College
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County Fulton County, OH -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,075 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,698 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 2,773 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 78% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 61% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $1,629 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 27% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $977 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 26% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,863 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 45% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,235 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Northwest State Community College is an Ohio public two-year state college, is dedicated to the philosophy that education is a lifelong process. Northwest State Community College is committed to excellence in education by providing relevant, state-of-the-art programs, courses, and seminars that are accessible and affordable to students achieving their personal career goals.
  • Northwest State Community College encourages students to learn to think independently and critically, to develop their problem-solving abilities, to communicate effectively, and to attain marketable skills.
  • To achieve this, NSCC offers technical associate degree and certificate programs, pre-baccalaureate transfer programs, and general education studies. The college offers degree and certification programs in Business Technologies, Engineering Technologies, Arts and Sciences and Allied Health & Public Services.
  • Northwest State Community College is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • College hosting "Everybody Eats" program (NBC 24 Toledo)
    posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:25:31 pm
    Northwest State Community College is holding its second annual Everybody Eats program on Thursday.
  • Accrediting panel drops Owens RN program (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on October 13, 2009 at 09:38:44 am
    By MEGHAN GILBERT-CUNNINGHAM BLADE STAFF WRITER Owens Community College lost national accreditation for its registered nursing program from an organization that had recognized the program for 35 years. The education level of its nursing faculty and inability to show effectiveness led to the loss of accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. There was "tremendous ...
  • Northwest State to start accelerated classes (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on October 5, 2009 at 09:12:31 am
    ARCHBOLD, Ohio — Northwest State Community College will start new eight-week accelerated courses this month. The eight-week course schedule includes the same format as the 16-week classes, but at an accelerated rate, according to the college. The first of the shorter-term courses begins Oct. 21. Students who missed the beginning of the fall semester previously had to wait until January to start ...
  • Green winds of change at NW State Community College (NBC 24 Toledo)
    posted on August 19, 2009 at 09:34:26 am
    (Archbold)--Students at Northwest State Community College in Archbold realize they are a part of a huge experiment, testing the powers of mother nature. Recently crews installed a massive 45 foot tiltable wind turbine.
  • Area colleges cautious on fee rise (The Toledo Blade)
    posted on July 15, 2009 at 09:29:17 am
    Despite approval from the state to raise tuition, area colleges and universities in Ohio aren't rushing to increase student bills. Bowling Green State University has committed to keeping tuition flat for at least the fall semester, and Northwest State Community College in Archbold doesn't plan to increase tuition at all during the 2009-10 school year. Most other schools, including the University ...

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